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What Could Be Done For Severe Lower Back Pain?
I have been having lower back pain since 23rd December, it is worse after sitting and when I walk the pain shoots down my leg and up my left side. I am struggling with walking and especially stairs. I have tried Nurofen plus, nurofen gel, ibuprofen, a tens machine, a heat pad but nothing seems to work. Its worse when first getting up and when walking.
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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The severe low back pain can happen due to a number of causes related to the spine, nerves or the soft tissues. You need to get an MRI scan done to find out the cause for proper treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The severe low back pain can happen due to a number of causes related to the spine, nerves or the soft tissues. You need to get an MRI scan done to find out the cause for proper treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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